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Radio documentary revisits chaotic 1986 Swedish sci-fi film

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  • A radio documentary about the 1986 Swedish sci-fi film "Gröna gubbar från Y.R." is available from March 13.
  • The film premiered in March 1986, was seen by 11,000 people, and was initially labeled one of Sweden's worst but now has cult status.
  • Actor Keijo J Salmela credits the film for starting his 30-year acting career, which included roles in the Harry Potter films.

R. och kaoset runtom," is available from Friday, March 13. It is made by reporter Christopher Johansson, who interviewed many involved, including director Hans Hatwig, cinematographer Peter Mokrosinski, Bert Karlsson, actress Åsa Dahlenborg, film archaeologist Niclas Asker, and actor Keijo J Salmela.

The film premiered in March 1986 and was eventually seen by 11,000 people. Keijo J Salmela from Helsingborg played one of the aliens, the yrvingar, in the film. According to reports, the filming was chaotic and led to a finished film that at its premiere in March 1986 was labeled as one of Sweden's worst.

Today, the film is seen in a different light and has cult status, something highlighted in the documentary. For Keijo J Salmela, the film reportedly meant everything, serving as the start of his acting career, which lasted 30 years and included roles in films, TV series, theater, and opera, with a highlight being his involvement in the Harry Potter films. He has now retired from acting.

Keijo J Salmela hopes the documentary will give the film new life.

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